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STEM Connector @ The Commons

Halifax Commons 5816 Cogswell Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Cool off with STEM Connector at the Halifax Commons! About this event Celebrate the connections you made this summer at STEM Connector and join us in the Halifax Commons for freezies and frisbees. Bring your own snacks and blanket and meet STEM students and future colleagues for a relaxing outdoor social. Location: An email and Instagram post will be made on the day of the event with the exact location. Follow @deepsenseca or @surgeinnovation for more updates. Rain Date: 6 pm, Thursday, August 18. About Us STEM Connector is a flash mentorship program connecting post-secondary STEM students with industry professionals, researchers, and other students for professional development. We work to provide short-term, meaningful connections with mentors and peers to work on specific skills in your field. STEM Connector is run through the MentorCity online platform, where you can choose your own mentor for short-term mentorship, schedule meeting times, and chat and collaborate with people across the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math spectrum. Our program runs three terms in a year with members able to sign up for one or more terms. STEM Connector fall term starts September 1, but you can join at any time.

FREE: SWEAT IT OUT with Orange Theory Fitness

Orangetheory 6140 Young st., Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Orangetheory is a total-body group workout that combines science, coaching and technology to guarantee maximum results from the inside out. It?s designed to charge your metabolism for MORE caloric afterburn, MORE results, and MORE confidence, all to deliver you MORE LIFE. Because the work you do here in our studio will make all the difference out there in your world. What Happens in Class 01 Rowing Every stroke on the rower activates 85% of your body's muscles to help you improve endurance, strength and power. 02 Cardio Whether you walk, jog or run, you?ll go at your own pace based on your fitness level. We also have bikes and striders available as alternates to the treadmill. 03 Strength Training Our weight and floor exercises change daily so you can focus on different muscles. Your coach can provide options for any movement if you have injuries or limitations.  

Ocean Connector SOCIABLE!

Brightwood Beer Garden 2 Ochterloney Street, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

COVE's Ocean Connector SOCIABLE! is back! About this event Join us at the Brightwood Beer Garden, Alderney Landing, for our 4th Ocean Connector SOCIABLE! This event is a purely networking event for the ocean community. It's a time for CEOs and students, directors and founders, to connect and discuss projects, programs or career opportunities in the ocean sector.

Accessibility in Design

VOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax, NS

Summer fun is almost over. But wait, there's more! ? Join us on August 29th (Monday) as we listen to Justine Win Cañete, Senior Product Designer at Gusto, and Florida Doci, UX Research Lead at Gusto, as they share helpful tips for creating accessible digital products and conducting inclusive research. Justine has design experience that spans 6 years. Before joining Gusto, she was a senior product designer at Shopify. She has a passion for tech, music, and mentoring early-mid career designers. She will be visiting Halifax from Ottawa where she lives with her adorable cat, Mochi. Connect with her: https://justinewin.com Florida is a scientist and researcher, with a diverse background in biotechnology, political sciences, education, population health & technology. She is an unapologetic advocate for research integrity. Her unique interdisciplinary perspective on UX & product research is grounded in her academic expertise in natural & social sciences and her extensive research experience across various disciplines and industries. She is also an accomplished researcher and scholar at the University of Ottawa, author, facilitator, and public speaker. She will be speaking remotely from Ontario. Connect with her: https://www.linkedin.com/in/floridadoci There will be time for some Q&A and networking. This is a FREE event […]

Google Developers Community Dinner

Nova Scotia, Canada

We would like to formally invite you to join us for a Community Dinner (in-person) hosted by Google Developers. This will be a great opportunity to bring the Google Developer community together (Google Developer Groups, Women Techmakers, Google Developer Student Clubs, Google Developer Expert), local technologists, and our team to connect. We want to support your journey to build a successful tech community in your city - resulting in more people accessing Google's fantastic community platform, resources, and Googlers. Please complete this form as soon as possible to confirm if you're able to attend, and share any dietary restrictions. We will follow up with a calendar invite with specific details (i.e. dinner location, time of the dinner, health and safety protocols). If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out carolinacastro@google.com.

Hoist North Preston: Virtual Reality

North Preston Community Centre 44 Simmonds Road, North Preston, Nova Scotia

Join us on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 12:30pm for what will be a fun and interactive workshop with virtual reality. About this event When: Saturday, September 17, 2022 from 12:30pm to 2:00pm Where: North Preston Community Centre, Multipurpose Room, 44 Simmonds Road, North Preston, NS What is Hoist? Hoist sessions are led by industry experts and are designed to help teens explore and expand their interests in technology and entrepreneurship. Workshops develop skills in areas like design, coding, game development, and much more. Hoist sessions take place one Saturday a month (with the exception of July, August and December) and are targeted for teens ages 12 to 19. Topics change each month and are based on current trends, as well as the needs and interests of Hoist participants. This helps make each session unique and fun for the participants. September's Topic: Virtual Reality Join Volta and the team from Nearby Planet VR for a fun and educational session on virtual reality. You will learn about the many applications VR can be used for and a quick history lesson before getting the opportunity to have fun with the VR headsets. Hoist North Preston: Virtual Reality image What Happens at Hoist? […]

CEED | INCUBATOR ORIENTATION TheHubNS

Online

Event Details Join us to for our 45 minute online CEED | Incubator Orientation where you will discover more about the program curriculum and the eligibility criteria. Incubator is for you if... You've always dreamed of having your own business, but you're not sure how to plan, launch or finance it. Additional Information What makes this program impactful? The CEED | Incubator Program brings aspiring entrepreneurs together to validate their ideas and work as a group to make those ideas reality. It’s about active, dynamic conversations for those with any business background, to promote experiential learning, peer collaboration and critical thinking. The discussions push every participant to examine their business concepts to understand their potential. Special Instructions Online - You will require a device equipped with camera, speakers and a mic.  

GoSec 2022

Montreal Montreal, Canada, Canada

From September 7-8, 2022, cybersecurity industry colleagues from across North America will gather to network, share information and collaborate on programs that deliver immediate benefits to everyone in attendance. Both in-person at the Montreal Convention Center and online through the virtual event, this conference will deliver compelling content on a wide variety of security topics, as well as the chance to share ideas and learn about the latest trends in security technology. Where Enjoy the vibrant culture and delicious dining in Montreal, QC, as security professionals gather to network, share knowledge and socialize in one of Canada’s top destination cities! Who Should Attend IT / security industry professionals and leadership, risk management and compliance professionals and leadership, anyone with an interest in defending against threats. When September 7-8, 2022 – two days of action-packed keynotes and more than 30 sessions where speakers will cover everything from hacking, advanced threats and vulnerability management to machine learning and artificial intelligence. Tickets Get a full conference hybrid pass that includes both in-person and virtual participation for only $200. Virtual-only passes are available for $150. Register Here

$150

Halihax September Event: An Evening About Data Science

Wattpad 1877 Hollis St, Halifax

Join us this month for three talks by leading technologists focused on the topic of data science About this event The future of computing revolves around data: how we create it, organize it, and most importantly, how we can use it to improve society. During this event, we’ll hear from three leading technologists about current techniques to personalize algorithms, the most relevant open source technology in the data science space, and what opportunities can be made with the vast amounts of data we deal with. This event will be held at the Wattpad offices in downtown Halifax, with snacks and refreshments provided by Halihax. Our Speakers Gordon Shotwell Data Scientist & Product Manager @ Socure Gordon is a data scientist and product manager at Socure, where he helps data people build better software. Rima Al Shikh Founder & CEO @ Begin.ai Rima is a founder & executive with 4x exits; she is a data scientist and the inventor, founder & CEO behind Begin.ai, a startup that aims to revolutionize how AI is developed and deployed and bring AI to every application. Fernando Pena-Silva Load Forecaster @ Nova Scotia Power Fernando has been working in Data Science ever since his statistical […]

$11.62

Speed Networking with BNI and CEED

Ceed 7071 Bayers Road Suite 225, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

ARE YOU LOOKING TO INNOVATE, CREATE, SCALE/EXPAND your business idea.... CEED IS WHERE THE CONVERSATION STARTS! Our goal is to help build successful and innovative businesses contributing to a vibrant and entrepreneurial Nova Scotia. CEED is proud to be part of a community of like-minded ecosystem organizations, brought together by recognizing opportunities to create impact and an underlying passion for entrepreneurship. CEED presents, Speed Networking with your fellow CEED members and BNI Members. BNI is successful business networking organization with Members and Chapters in over 75 countries, we want you to leverage our network to the best of your ability. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to expand your network and build meaningful connections. Form deeper, productive, meaningful connections. Practice your networking skills. Meet like-minded individuals in a friendly environment at the Centre for Entrepreneurship Education and Development. In this event, you will have a chance to: Connect with professionals in a speed networking style Foster new relationships Master networking skills and discover new opportunities Don't miss this unique networking event! Happening at CEED on September 13th from 5 PM - 7 PM. Register now to reserve your spot! This event is FREE! Light refreshments will be available.

LUNCHEON: Nova Scotia’s Net-Zero Future

Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel 1919 Upper Water St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Keynote with Minister of Natural Resources Canada, The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson The Hon. Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, will address members of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce to share his views on Canada’s approach to enhancing energy security, accelerating our energy transition and creating sustainable jobs. Minister Wilkinson will outline how the recently announced Regional Energy & Resource Tables will inform place-based strategies that will enable all regions of Canada to receive the significant economic benefits associated with the global transition to a net-zero economic future, in partnership with Provinces, Territories, indigenous communities, industry and academia. Presented by: Minister of Natural Resources Canada, The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson was first elected as the Member of Parliament for North Vancouver in 2015. He has previously served as Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard. Raised in Saskatchewan, Minister Wilkinson spent more than 20 years in the private sector, holding leadership positions with a number of companies dedicated to the development of green technologies. Minister Wilkinson’s work as CEO of both QuestAir Technologies and the former BioteQ Environmental Technologies (now BQE Water), in addition to his role as […]

LUNCHEON: Nova Scotia’s Net-Zero Future

Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel 1919 Upper Water St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Keynote with Minister of Natural Resources Canada, The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson The Hon. Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, will address members of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce to share his views on Canada’s approach to enhancing energy security, accelerating our energy transition and creating sustainable jobs. Minister Wilkinson will outline how the recently announced Regional Energy & Resource Tables will inform place-based strategies that will enable all regions of Canada to receive the significant economic benefits associated with the global transition to a net-zero economic future, in partnership with Provinces, Territories, indigenous communities, industry and academia.